Characteristic Growth Features and Etching of SnSe Single Crystals

Authors: S. M. VYAS, G. R. PANDYA, C. F. DESAI, R. C. SHAH

Abstract: SnSe Single Crystals have been grown by the Bridgman-Stockbarger method. Hexagonal spirals observed on top-free surface of the crystals have been reported. Crystal growth by screw dislocation mechanism has been found to be dominant. A new etchant capable of revealing dislocations intersecting the cleavage plane is also reported.

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